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Villagers protest coal mines re allotment in Chhattisgarh

With the beginning of fresh allotment of coal blocks by the Centre, villagers of North Chhattisgarh, the area which is rich in coal reserves, have intensified their protest against the move. As many as 17 gram sabhas, falling under Hasdeo Arand coalfield, have passed a resolution opposing the reallotment of coal mines and have written to higher authorities seeking dialogue on the issue.

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India's Treacherous Coal Mines in Meghalaya – Circle of Blue

India pushes its coal mining sector, almost all of it state owned, to produce as much coal as it can, but can't meet growing demand for the fuel. In 2013, India mined 558 million metric tons of coal, making it the world's third largest producer behind China and the United States.